Rollin' on the River...
Rehearsal was short and sweet this week. Preparation of the unique musical selection for a wedding ceremony was mostly smooth sailing. A shout goes out to Casey for "keeping us honest" and making sure we look at things outside of rehearsal. I love it. Oh, and since Jason made his weekly journey north past the Mason-Dixon Line to visit us, we humored him and learned an entirely new arrangement as well.
I am absolutely thrilled at the song selection for this wedding. It is fun, fresh, and original. Keeping a ceremony light and fun tells a lot about the couple. I have no doubt they will be able to face any challenge life throws at them. Congrats you two!!
Jennie and I, along with some friends, went to a preview showing of "The Count of Monte Cristo" on the U of M Showboat this past weekend. FYI, the boat does NOT go out on the river while you watch the performance; please stop calling my wife and complaining, she is unable to detach the boat from its concrete moorings. The whole vibe given off at the showboat is an "olde tyme" riverboat experience, with Vaudevillian numbers spaced in between acts. These Olios, as with other songs in that style, are especially cute in that the true subject matter of the song is covertly delivered. Think of the lovely game, "If you know what I mean." Two people have a topic to discuss, but must say the phrase, "if you know what I mean" at the end of every exchange. It gives a suggestive double meaning to even the most innocent of phrases. Explicit lyrics did not exist back then, and one had to divulge their true feelings through clever wordplay. I appreciate the shrewdness of their lyrics, and hope to fashion some songs in honor of their ingenuity....if you know what I mean.
Dono